US Seizes Sixth Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker Amid Rising Tensions
US seizes sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker just before President Trump’s meeting with opposition leader Machado, as sanctions fuel political tension and oil price worries.
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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Defying His Greenland Plan
Trump warns he may impose tariffs on countries that don’t back his plan to “obtain” Greenland, calling it vital for national security.
UK Raises Reservist Age Limit to 65: Real-Life Dad’s Army?
Britain will increase its military reserve call-up age from 55 to 65 from spring 2027, allowing ex-veterans to be mobilized for warlike preparations, echoing the WWII-era Dad’s Army.
Hockney Calls Moving Bayeux Tapestry ‘Madness’ as British Museum Defends Safety Plans
David Hockney warns that moving the fragile 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry is ‘madness’, as the British Museum defends its world-leading conservation plan.
Davos 2026: Share Your Take on the Spirit of Dialogue
The 2026 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos runs Jan 19–23 under the theme “The Spirit of Dialogue.” Share your views in our quick survey!
Trump Pauses US Strikes on Iran: What’s Next?
President Trump has paused possible military strikes on Iran amid mixed signals and US forces on alert. Here’s what could come next.
ISS Astronauts Splash Down After First-Ever Medical Evacuation 🚀
Four ISS crew members splashed down off San Diego on Jan 15, marking the station’s first-ever medical evacuation and a new milestone in space mission safety.
China Urges Restraint to Cool Iran Tensions at UN
At a UN session, China urged restraint over Iran, championing dialogue, non-interference and sovereignty to avoid more turmoil in the Middle East.
US Keeps “All Options” Open as Iran Urges UN Against Foreign Interference
US President Donald Trump says military intervention in Iran is on the table amid protests over the rial crash, while Iran urges the UN to oppose foreign interference.
3 Mainland China Players Secure Spots in 2026 Australian Open Main Draw 🎾
Three players from the Chinese mainland – Wu Yibing, Yuan Yue and Bai Zhuoxuan – advanced from qualifying to secure spots in the 2026 Australian Open main draw.